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Risk of thromboembolic events and associated risk factors, including treatments, in patients with immune-mediated diseases
This study assessed the association between thromboembolic events (TEs) and immune-mediated diseases (IMDs) and characterized the risk profile of TEs among patients with IMDs.METHODS: An administrative claims database (2014-2018) was used to identify adults with ≥2 diagnoses on different dates for ≥1 IMD (IMD cohort; ankylosing spondylitis, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus); patients without an IMD diagnosis were assigned to the non-IMD cohort. Patients in the IMD cohort were matched 1:1 to patients ...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - July 9, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Juliana Setyawan Fan Mu Andres Yarur Miriam L Zichlin Hongbo Yang Catherine Fernan Emma Billmyer Nathaniel Downes Nassir Azimi Vibeke Strand Source Type: research

Evaluation of Prescribing Practices and Outcomes Using Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants After Cardiac Surgery
Clin Ther. 2021 May 30:S0149-2918(21)00203-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.04.009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Cardiac surgery patients frequently require anticoagulation. Warfarin remains the preferred agent, and a few trials have reported negative outcomes with the use of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in these patients. Therefore, limited literature exists that supports the dosing, safety, and efficacy of DOACs within the cardiac surgery population.METHODS: This single-center, retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary academic medical center. All data were extrapolated from electronic med...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - June 3, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dareen M Kanaan Bryan M Cook Julie Kelly Rhynn Malloy Source Type: research

Efficacy and Safety of Bivalirudin During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion: A Retrospective Study
The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of bivalirudin during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with CTO.METHODS: This trial used a retrospective cohort study design. Medical information from 736 patients with CTO who underwent PCI with bivalirudin or UFH at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from July 2019 to September 2020 was extracted and analyzed. The primary end point was the 30-day incidence of net adverse clinical events (NACEs), and the secondary end point was the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), which were related to safety and efficacy,...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - April 3, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Yanghui Zhang Yahao Zhang Chao Chang Shumei Yan Zheng Chen Lishuai Zhang Kui Chen Guizhi Liu Source Type: research

Potential Therapeutic Effects of Sodium Glucose-linked Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: It is unlikely that SGLT inhibitors have a positive or negative effect on stroke risk, but the question that remains unanswered is whether SGLT inhibitors can yield a protective effect after acute ischemic stroke. Future observational studies and registries may be the first step to help answer this question. (Clin Ther. 2020; XX:XXX-XXX) © 2020 Elsevier HS Journals, Inc. PMID: 33008610 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - September 28, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Al Hamed FA, Elewa H Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Effectiveness and Safety of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.
Abstract PURPOSE: The findings from the observational studies comparing the effectiveness and safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) are inconsistent. We conducted separate meta-analyses examining the efficacy/effectiveness and safety of NOACs versus VKAs by disease (AF vs VTE), study design (randomized controlled trials [RCTs] vs observational studies), and NOAC (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban). METHODS: The main data sources included PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Scienc...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - June 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Almutairi AR, Zhou L, Gellad WF, Lee JK, Slack MK, Martin JR, Lo-Ciganic WH Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Impact of CHA2DS2VASc Score on Candidacy for Anticoagulation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Multipayer Analysis.
Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to report on the effect of using CHA2DS2VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years [doubled], type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke or transient ischemic attack or thromboembolism [doubled], vascular disease [prior myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, or aortic plaque], age 65-75 years, sex category [female]) rather than CHADS2 (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus, and prior stroke) to determine candidacy for anticoagulant prophylaxis in insured patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). MET...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - September 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Patel AA, Nelson WW, Schein J Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

The Impact of Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Predicting Stroke, Thromboembolism, and Mortality in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Systematic Review.
Abstract PURPOSE: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with structural heart disease. Although heart failure (HF) has been proposed as a risk factor for stroke, the coexistence of the 2 diseases increases disproportionally the risk of thromboembolic events. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review to assess the effect of HF on the end points of stroke, systemic embolism (SE), or mortality in patients with AF. METHODS: A literature search was performed to identify studies that examined stroke/ SE in relation to AF and HF. Overall, 405 articles satisfied the preinclusion criteria. FINDIN...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - August 18, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Agarwal M, Apostolakis S, Lane DA, Lip GY Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Rivaroxaban: an oral factor xa inhibitor.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings of the studies reported in this review, rivaroxaban is an effective option for the prevention of VTE after orthopedic surgery, stroke prevention for nonvalvular AF, and treatment of VTE. At this time, rivaroxaban cannot be recommended for secondary risk reduction after ACS because of the increased bleeding risk. PMID: 23328267 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - January 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Thomas TF, Ganetsky V, Spinler SA Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research